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Health & Wellness September 22, 2026

How the pro‑nicotine ‘wellness’ movement rebranded an addictive drug

by Hasmeena Kathuria, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An ironic development emerging alongside the “Make America Healthy Again” movement is the portrayal…

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Health & Wellness August 24, 2026

Quitting alcohol changes the brain and can increase the risk of compulsive drinking – new research in mice

by Danny G. Winder, UMass Chan Medical School and Marie Doyle, UMass Chan Medical School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For some, abstaining from alcohol…

Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations

by Emma Fenske, Oregon Health & Science University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Few substances are as deeply woven into everyday life as alcohol. It…

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Health & Wellness May 6, 2026

Trump’s Drug Strategy Aims To Bolster Addiction Services — Despite Gutting of Government Support

This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 6, 2026 The White House’s newly released strategy for tackling the nation’s drug and addiction…

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Science & Technology March 5, 2026

GLP‑1 drugs may fight addiction across every major substance, according to a study of 600,000 people

by Ziyad Al-Aly, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A patient of mine, a veteran who had tried to quit smoking…

Health & Wellness January 9, 2026

Inside the Battle for the Future of Addiction Medicine

This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aneri Pattani January 7, 2026 NEW ORLEANS — Elyse Stevens had a reputation for taking on…

A drawing of Narcan inhaler used on the patient's nostril

Health & Wellness December 1, 2025

How does Narcan work? Mapping how it reverses opioid overdose can provide a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs

by Saif Khan, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is one of the most…

Mental & Behavioral Health September 13, 2025

You’ve likely met someone living in recovery, even if you didn’t know it

September is National Recovery Month By Melanie Dallas, LPC Have you ever met someone who is living in recovery? Chances are you have. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental…

Health & Wellness May 28, 2025

For opioid addiction, treatment underdosing can lead to fentanyl overdosing – a physician explains

by Lucinda Grande, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine a patient named Rosa tells you she wakes up night after night in…

Cobb County May 9, 2025

Funds available through Cobb County for opioid abatement programs

Cobb County announced that the Cobb County Opioid Abatement Advisory Council is accepting applications to fund programs intended to combat the opioid crisis. The grants are funded by the Cobb…

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